Table 1 Demographics of patients with osteoporosis and controls
Parameters | Patients with osteoporosis | Patients without osteoporosis (controls) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Patients (n) | 24 patients | 27 patients | 0.25 |
Ethnic origin | Asian–Indian | Asian–Indian | NA |
Male (n) | 5 patients | 12 males | P < 0.01 |
Female (n) | 19 patients | 15 females | P = 0.16 |
*Mean age in years | 67.3 ± 5.1 years | 63.4 ± 2.8 years | P = 0.2 |
Daily toothbrushing | |||
Once (%) | 0 | 2 | NA |
Twice (%) | 24 (100%) | 22 (81.5%) | P = 0.27 |
Interproximal flossing | |||
Once daily (%) | 24 (100%) | 21 (77.8%) | P = 0.26 |
Twice daily (%) | 0 | 1 (3.7%) | NA |
Never | 0 | 7 (18.5%) | NA |
Dental prophylaxis | |||
Every 4 months (%) | 18 (75%) | 0 | NA |
Every 6 months (%) | 6 (25%) | 18 (66.7%) | P = 0.28 |
Every 12 months (%) | 0 | 9 (33.3%) | NA |